Aerial Lift Trimmer - Henderson, KY

Xylem Tree Experts; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

ISA Certified Arborist in Henderson, KY seeks an Aerial Lift Trimmer to climb, prune, and remove trees. A minimum of six months of line clearance experience is required; Driver's License is preferred, with CDL preferred. The role is full-time with health, vision, dental, and 401K benefits.

Travel may be required during storm restoration work. This safety‑focused team emphasizes, teamwork, and strict adherence to procedures, with potential overtime where applicable.

Qualifications

• Six months of professional experience as a trimmer in line clearance preferred.
• Experience with tree removals and hazard trees preferred.
• Background check and drug screen may be required.
• I-9 compliance and E-Verify participation noted.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce safe practices at all times.
• Assist in preparing truck and materials for each day.
• Perform professional tree maintenance as directed.
• Clear and trim trees and brush from near utility lines.
• Dispose of waste and maintain tools and equipment.
• Maintain and track tools and equipment used daily.
• Improve climbing and tree maintenance skills.
• Assist crew members in daily tasks as needed.
• Communicate with coworkers to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Perform storm work duties as needed.

Skills

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL preferred

Driver's license preferred

Job description

• Travel Required : Yes
• Rate : $19 USD per hour
• Pay or shift range: $16 USD to $19 USD This is an estimated pay range for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: AERIA020824

Description

The Aerial Lift Trimmer is responsible for climbing, pruning, and removing trees. At least six-months of previous professional experience as a trimmer in line clearance is required to be considered for this role. Specifically looking for individuals with experience with tree removals and hazard trees. Driver's License is preferred but not required. Class B CDL preferred. This is a full-time role with benefits that include medical, vision, and dental insurance, as well as the option for enrollment into our 401K retirement plan.

Essential Functions:

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and
• Assist in preparing truck and materials needed for each day at Foreperson’s
• Perform professional tree maintenance activities as directed by
• Clear and trim trees and brush away from utility lines; remove branches and tree
• Clean up and dispose of all
• Maintain and keep track of all tools and equipment used in daily
• Constantly observe and practice climbing and tree maintenance skills in a continued effort to improve your own professional skills.
• Be ready and willing to assist other crew members in all aspects of daily
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area by enforcing safe job practices, keeping work area clean and orderly, and staying in frequent voice communication with co-workers.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license preferred. CDL preferred.

This is a safety sensitive position that requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

Must meet I-9 requirements. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: XKIG provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at 877-418-2999 or 252-403-0552.

Benefits Offered:

This is a full‑time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

Additional Compensation:

Depending on the position and applicable eligibility requirements, additional compensation may include overtime, premium pay, or other forms of compensation as applicable. Unless otherwise stated in this posting, this position is not eligible for bonus, commission, or equity‑based compensation.

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.

AI Usage Disclaimer:

As part of our commitment to efficiency and innovation, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the recruiting and onboarding processes. These tools assist with tasks such as resume screening, interview scheduling, and communication. All decisions regarding hiring and employment are ultimately made by our human team. If you have questions or concerns about this process, please contact our HR department.

Travel Required

Yes . Travel is required during storm restoration work when needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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